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Status:
US Approved Rx (2023)
First approved in 1998

Class (Stereo):
CHEMICAL (RACEMIC)



Thalidomide is an immunomodulatory agent with a spectrum of activity that is not fully characterized. Thalidomide is racemic — it contains both left and right-handed isomers in equal amounts: one enantiomer is effective against morning sickness, and ...
Status:
Investigational

Class (Stereo):
CHEMICAL (ABSOLUTE)


Conditions:

Anisodamine is a naturally occurring atropine derivative that has been isolated, synthesized and characterized by scientists in the People's Republic of China. Anisodamine is a non-specific cholinergic antagonist. Anisodamine has been shown to intera...
Status:
Investigational

Class (Stereo):
CHEMICAL (ACHIRAL)

Targets:


CPI-1189 is a synthetic benzamide with antioxidant properties that blocks tumor necrosis factor-alpha (TNFalpha) effects in animal models. It has neuroprotective properties in model systems for HIV-associated neurotoxicity and thus is a candidate for...
Status:
Other

Class (Stereo):
CHEMICAL (ABSOLUTE)

Targets:

Harpagide and harpagoside are two iridoid glycosides existing in many medicinal plants. They are believed to be the main bioactive compounds related to the anti-inflammatory efficacy of these plants. In vitro Harpagide has shown cytotoxic activity ag...
Aucubin is found in common verbena. Aucubin is a monoterpenoid based compound. Aucubin, like all iridoids, has a cyclopentan-[C]-pyran skeleton. Aucubin is found in the leaves of Aucuba japonica (Cornaceae), Eucommia ulmoides (Eucommiaceae), and Plan...
Asperuloside, an iridoid glycoside found in Herba Paederiae, is a component from traditional Chinese herbal medicine. Asperuloside is extracted from many traditional Chinese medicinal plants, including Herba Paederiae, Asperula odorata, Goldhair Hedy...
Status:
Other

Class (Stereo):
CHEMICAL (ABSOLUTE)



Menthone is a naturally occurring organic compound. It is found in oils of peppermint, Japanese mint, pennyroyal, Micromeria abyssinica benth, geranium and other oils. It is widely used as fragrances and flavors in the cosmetic, perfume, drug, and fo...
Status:
Other

Class (Stereo):
CHEMICAL (ABSOLUTE)



Stigmastanol is a plant lipid molecule that resembles cholesterol in structure. It inhibits cholesterol absorption. Sitostanol powder (1 g) reduced cholesterol absorption by only 11.3 /- 7.4% (P = 0.2), confirming in vitro data showing poor solubili...
Status:
Possibly Marketed Outside US
First approved in 1970

Class (Stereo):
CHEMICAL (RACEMIC)



Dipalmitoylphosphatidylcholine (DPPC) is the main lipid component of surfactant, it reduces surface tension, preventing collapse of the alveoli. It is used in the treatment of neonatal respiratory distress. It is an important constituent of the numbe...

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